How Transport Works (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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Where are xylem vessels located in the root?
Where are xylem vessels located in the root?
In the centre of the root
What is transpiration?
What is transpiration?
Water loss through evaporation from leaves
What creates the pulling force in the transpiration stream?
What creates the pulling force in the transpiration stream?
Each water molecule pulled from xylem
What are lenticels?
What are lenticels?
Small openings on stems and bark
Where does carbon dioxide primarily enter the plant for photosynthesis?
Where does carbon dioxide primarily enter the plant for photosynthesis?
Through stomata in leaves
What is the formula for true rate of photosynthesis?
What is the formula for true rate of photosynthesis?
absorbed + from respiration
How does phloem transport differ from xylem transport?
How does phloem transport differ from xylem transport?
Phloem transports in multiple directions
What is glucose often converted to before transport through phloem?
What is glucose often converted to before transport through phloem?
Sucrose
What is the function of the waxy cuticle on leaves?
What is the function of the waxy cuticle on leaves?
Prevents water loss
Where are most stomata located on a leaf?
Where are most stomata located on a leaf?
On the lower leaf surface
When do stomata typically open?
When do stomata typically open?
During the day
How do guard cells open the stomatal pore?
How do guard cells open the stomatal pore?
Take up water and become more curved